VIC Selling 5-HTP Drugs Supplements - Legal in Australia?

[firstladytron]

Am I able to import and sell 5-HTP online, in Victoria or any other Australian states? This is a drugs supplement that used to be freely available for purchase but has seemingly been phased out of chemists. It's available online both domestically and internationally.

I understand that 5-HTP can have a negative reaction if taken concurrently with MAOIs (treatment for depression), but am unable to find information specific to 5-HTP's legal status.

 

[Tracy B]

Hi firstlaytron,

You may run into regulation trouble if importing in Australia without proper approvals from authorities. There is another thread on this site that touches on importing health supplements and selling them in Australia. It may contain some information helpful to you: Selling US Health Supplements in Australia - Do I Need Approval - LawAnswers.com.au.